The distribution center will boast increased inventory, a state-of-the-art warehouse management system and an advanced, best-in-class package design center, the release stated.

"xpedx needs to expand in order to serve our growing customer base in Chicago more efficiently," said David Watson, general manager of xpedx Chicago.

"The package design center is part of a nationwide network of structural and graphic specialists and engineers that deliver packaging solutions to our customers to improve their product marketing, protection, speed to market and costs. This design center will support both our xpedx and Fidelity Container customers," Watson added.